Where to stay in Siena: a guide to the city’s areas
Inside the walls or just outside? An honest guide to where to stay in Siena, with the real trade-offs: noise, parking and distance from Piazza del Campo.
Travel guides
What we wish we had known before our first time in Siena.
These are not lists copied from other websites. They are the answers we give our guests when they write to us before travelling: the right hours to visit the Duomo, where you actually park, why the Palio is not a show put on for visitors.
Three days in Siena: an itinerary without rushing
A three-day itinerary for Siena alternating the historic centre, museums and countryside, with realistic timings and the best hours to visit each place.
The Palio di Siena: how it works and how to experience it
The Palio runs on 2 July and 16 August. What happens in the days before, where to watch the race, and why you should book months ahead.
Getting to Siena and parking: a practical guide
How to reach Siena by car, train or bus, how the restricted traffic zone works, and where to leave the car without collecting a fine.
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